Chula Vista Christian University (CVCU) is a private Christian university in Chula Vista, California. The university was founded in 2020 and offers undergraduate programs from a Biblical worldview. CVCU claims to be "the first modern, homeschool-based university on the West Coast."[1]
| Motto | Innovation for the next generation |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2020 |
| Founder | Lisa Dunne |
Religious affiliation | Non-denominational Christian |
| President | Lisa Dunne |
| Location | , U.S. 32°38′11″N 116°57′57″W / 32.6364°N 116.9659°W |
| Website | www |
History
editPrevious attempts
editThe city of Chula Vista has tried to get a four-year university in the city since at least 1986, when local leaders offered to donate "at least 150 acres" to any institution, public or private, interested in opening a campus in the Otay Lakes area.[2] In 1993, the city adopted the Otay Ranch General Development Plan, which included a four-year university as a part of its vision.[3] In 2010, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed AB24,[4] a bill introduced by Assemblyman Marty Block to conduct a feasibility study of a California State University Chula Vista campus.[5] Nonetheless, in 2012, the city acquired 375-acre (152 ha) intended for the development of a university and technology park, and chose a master developer, who later backed out of the project.[3][6]
Founding
editChula Vista Christian University was first announced in April 2020 as the brainchild of author and speaker Lisa Dunne, who served as the school's inaugural president.[7][8][9] It was reported that 20 to 30 students would begin instruction that fall in "small classes that emphasize[d] the Socratic method of teaching."[7] The board of directors included conservative political commentators Audrea Decker Taylor and Gina Loudon – the latter also serving as co-chair of Women for Trump.[7]
Academics
editThe university offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. CVCU is composed of several academic schools:[10]
- Archimedes Institute of Engineering
- Booker T. Washington Institute for Social Science
- Dickens Institute for Communication Studies
- Edison Institute of Technology and Innovation
- Carson Institute for Local Leadership and Environmental Stewardship (planned)
- McGuffey Institute of Education
- Redi Institute for Holistic Health and Human Welfare
As of 2024, CVCU is in its fourth year of pre-candidacy of accreditation.[11]
Notable people
editFaculty
edit- Jim Garlow, Evangelical pastor and author[12]
- Rick Green, author, radio host, former member of the Texas House of Representatives[12]
References
edit- ^ "The Academy at CVCU". Chula Vista Christian University. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ Bernstein, Leonard (April 1, 1986). "South Bay Plans to Lure a University to the Area". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ a b Harvey, Katherine P. (December 17, 2012). "Chula Vista picks developer for university master plan". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ "Roll Call: CA AB24 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session". LegiScan. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ Srikrishnan, Maya (October 27, 2015). "Chula Vista Is a College Town in Search of a College". Voice of San Diego. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ Moreno, Robert (November 7, 2015). "HomeFed backs out of university development". The Star-News. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ a b c Robbins, Gary (April 14, 2020). "Private Christian university will open this fall in Chula Vista". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ Fulcher, Albert (May 16, 2020). "New Chula Vista university plans to start small". The Star-News. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "CVCU President". Chula Vista Christian University. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "Course Catalogue". Chula Vista Christian University. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ "Accreditation". Chula Vista Christian University. Archived from the original on March 12, 2024. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ a b "CVCU Faculty Members". Chula Vista Christian University. Archived from the original on March 12, 2024. Retrieved March 12, 2024.